Blackhawks defeat Ducks 3-2 in shootout

The Chicago Blackhawks extended their points streak to seven games as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday night at the United Center.

Patrick Kane scored the game-winner in the shootout to give the Hawks the two points. The Ducks earned one point for the non-regulation loss. The Hawks failed to earn a point in their season opener Oct. 7 in Dallas, but in every game since have earned at least one as they have posted a 5-1-2 record.

Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp scored in regulation for the Hawks while Teemu Selanne had a goal and an assist for the Ducks and Ryan Getzlaf added a score. Kane assisted on both Hawks goals.

Corey Crawford earned the win in goal for the Hawks while Jonas Hiller suffered the loss for the Ducks.

The Ducks played the first of a seven-game road trip and held a team meeting Tuesday morning as they hit town on a two-game losing skid. It was the first of four meetings between the teams this season.

Scratches for the Hawks included Sami Lepisto, John Scott and Rostislav Olesz. Sitting for the Ducks were Kurtis Foster, Jean-Francois Jacques and Devante Smith-Pelly.